Tobacco
Joe's mom always says, "Smokeless tobacco is awful!" What two tobacco products is she talking about?
What is Dip and Chew
Which has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
NONE of the above: They all have the same amount of alcohol per serving.
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
What is THC or tetrahydrocannabinol
What type of drug is cocaine: a depressant, stimulant, or narcotic?
What is Stimulant
What does OTC stand for?
What is Over The Counter
After watching someone light up a cigarette, Corey asked, "Why would anyone want to put something in their body that contains the same stuff they use to kill rats and insects?" What is that poisonous chemical called?
What is Arsenic
Name three effects alcohol has on the developing teenage brain.
What is: loss of self-control, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgement, slow reaction time, loss of balance, and coordination, poor decision making
True or False? Most teenagers smoke marijuana?
What is False
Name two possible effects of heroin use.
Possible answers: a "high" feeling or euphoria, suppression of pain, decreased respiratory rate, clouded mental functioning, nausea, vomiting
Why must prescription drugs be prescribed by a doctor and used as directed?
These drugs are too powerful or dangerous to be administered and dosed by individuals.
In school, James learned one word that refers to any chemical in tobacco or in other products that cause cancer. What is that word?
What is Carcinogen
Joe's friend, Drew, was acting really stupid when he came over. Joe told Drew he had too much to drink and should go home. Just then, Drew passed out in Joe's living room. What side effect of alcohol is Drew experiencing and what does Joe need to do?
Drew is experiencing alcohol poisoning and Joe should call 911
Name three effects marijuana has on the teenage brain.
Possible answers: slow reaction time, poor depth perception, lack of motivation, loss of balance and coordination, short-term memory loss, poor decision making.
Name three possible effects of methamphetamine use.
Possible answers: anxiety, high energy level, sweating, talkativeness, irritability, loss of appetite, confusion, dry mouth
True or False? You an tell just by looking at a pill what it is for and the possible side effects.
False
Ellen asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult and she needed help. Ellen's sister had already become addicted to what chemical found in tobacco?
What is Nicotine
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol, a Stimulant or Depressant?
Identify one way marijuana use could harm a friendship
The friend not using marijuana may not want to be involved with someone who is in possession of or uses marijuana. The friend using marijuana may stop hanging out with non-using friends to be with those that do use marijuana.
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are referred to as "street drugs".
because they are not made in a licensed laboratory or prescribed by a doctor. They are made illegally and typically sold out on the streets.
True or False? It is OK to share a prescription drug with someone as long as they are the same height and weight as you.
False
Leanne's asthma always got worse when Uncle Mike came to visit. Uncle Mike was the only one in the family that smoked. What was causing Leanne's asthma to worsen?
What is secondhand smoke
At a family wedding. Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his twentieth birthday. Is Rob old enough, and what is the legal age to drink alcohol?
NO - the legal drinking age is 21
Explain how marijuana affects motivation and give an example.
People who use marijuana experience a lack of motivation causing them not to care or try hard. They often drop out of extracurricular activities, and their grades fall.
That type of prescription drug has similar side effects to cocaine and methamphetamine?
A prescription stimulant
Name two things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
Possible answers: the doctor will factor in the health of the patient and any other medications the patient might be on while under treatment. The doctor also has to consider the prescribed benefits of the drug and weigh them against the known side effects of the drug.